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Zhang, Dake; Xin, Yan Ping; Harris, Karleah; Ding, Yi – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2014
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of a strategic training program for improving students' performance in solving multiplication problems. The participants were 3 third graders with math difficulties. In this teaching experiment, microgenetic analysis was used to analyze improvement in students' strategic development…
Descriptors: Multiplication, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Skills, Grade 3
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Orosco, Michael J. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2014
"English Language Learners" (ELLs) at risk for "math disabilities" (MD) are challenged in solving word problems for numerous reasons such as (a) learning English as a second language, (b) limited experience using math vocabulary, and (c) lack of strategies to improve word-problem-solving skills. As a result of these…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, At Risk Students, Word Problems (Mathematics), Learning Strategies
Crowe, Elizabeth Coyne; Connor, Carol McDonald; Mazzocco, Michele M. M. – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
The purpose of this research is to examine whether the effect of mathematics instructional strategies depends on first graders' entering mathematics skills. In particular, the authors compare Saxon Math, which is a highly scripted whole class mathematics core curriculum and Saxon Math supplemented with student/peer assisted learning opportunities.…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Core Curriculum, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Skills